Miami-Dade police director injured in Tampa
The director of the Miami-Dade Police Department attempted to take his own life along Interstate 75 after a domestic incident in downtown Tampa, according to investigators. Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez was at the JW Marriott in Tampa, attending an annual gathering of the Florida Sheriffs Association from around the state.
The director of the Miami-Dade Police Department attempted to take his own life along Interstate 75 after a domestic incident in downtown Tampa, according to investigators. Alfredo "Freddy" Ramirez was at the JW Marriott in Tampa, attending an annual gathering of the Florida Sheriffs Association from around the state.
Daytona Beach accused shooter appears in court
Karla Bermudez, the woman facing attempted felony murder charges linked to a shooting that injured four people in Daytona Beach over the weekend, appeared before a judge for her first court appearance Tuesday afternoon.
Karla Bermudez, the woman facing attempted felony murder charges linked to a shooting that injured four people in Daytona Beach over the weekend, appeared before a judge for her first court appearance Tuesday afternoon.
Brightline testing hits speeds of 110 mph
Brightline will begin its high-speed testing in Brevard County this week, officials said in a press conference Tuesday. The 110-mph testing in Brevard County will take place on a 41-mile-long track passing through Cocoa, Rockledge, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Malabar, Grant-Valkaria and Micco from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Melbourne Police Department is also running an education and enforcement rail safety awareness campaign through August. With these tests, Brightline is one step closer to officially open in Orlando.
Brightline will begin its high-speed testing in Brevard County this week, officials said in a press conference Tuesday. The 110-mph testing in Brevard County will take place on a 41-mile-long track passing through Cocoa, Rockledge, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Malabar, Grant-Valkaria and Micco from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Melbourne Police Department is also running an education and enforcement rail safety awareness campaign through August. With these tests, Brightline is one step closer to officially open in Orlando.
FULL: Daytona Beach PD triple shooting update
Daytona Beach Police provide an update on a triple shooting Wednesday morning that left three people dead. Police said a suspect is in custody, and that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Police described this as an isolated incident.
Daytona Beach Police provide an update on a triple shooting Wednesday morning that left three people dead. Police said a suspect is in custody, and that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Police described this as an isolated incident.
Police looking for horse thief
Orlando Police are looking for a person on a bike who stole a horse on June 22, 2023
Orlando Police are looking for a person on a bike who stole a horse on June 22, 2023
Car crashes into Daytona Beach business
Video footage shows a car crashing into the Sunnyside Medical Dispensary in Daytona Beach Saturday night.
Video footage shows a car crashing into the Sunnyside Medical Dispensary in Daytona Beach Saturday night.
Bodycam released in triple Daytona Beach shooting
The Daytona Beach Police Department released bodycam footage Thursday of a shooting in Daytona Beach that left three man dead.
The Daytona Beach Police Department released bodycam footage Thursday of a shooting in Daytona Beach that left three man dead.
Longest Burmese python ever recorded captured in Florida
A group of python hunters just captured the longest Burmese python that has ever been recorded in the state of Florida
A group of python hunters just captured the longest Burmese python that has ever been recorded in the state of Florida
Drug bust: Multi-state trafficking takedown
The U.S. Attorney's Office will announce the results of a long-term investigation involving a multi-state drug trafficking investigation.
The U.S. Attorney's Office will announce the results of a long-term investigation involving a multi-state drug trafficking investigation.
RAW: Bodycam video in Derek Diaz shooting
On Wednesday, July 12, the Orlando Police Department released bodycam video in the July 3 shooting of Derek Diaz. Police said Diaz was suspected of drug activity and during the interaction, made a movement, which led to an officer shooting Diaz. Diaz died at the hospital. FDLE has taken over the investigation and the officer who shot Diaz is on administrative leave. Diaz's family have demanded transparency from Orlando police. Editor's note: FOX 35 has edited the video to freeze right before the shooting, but you will hear the gunfire.
On Wednesday, July 12, the Orlando Police Department released bodycam video in the July 3 shooting of Derek Diaz. Police said Diaz was suspected of drug activity and during the interaction, made a movement, which led to an officer shooting Diaz. Diaz died at the hospital. FDLE has taken over the investigation and the officer who shot Diaz is on administrative leave. Diaz's family have demanded transparency from Orlando police. Editor's note: FOX 35 has edited the video to freeze right before the shooting, but you will hear the gunfire.
Derek Diaz's family reacts to bodycam video
The Orlando Police Department released the body camera video from the July 3 shooting of Derek Diaz, a 26-year-old man, in downtown Orlando. Diaz's family said they were able to see the video early Wednesday, minutes before it was released to news reporters. They said they have more questions than answers after reviewing the video, specifically regarding what caused the officers to "aggressively' approach Diaz, who was inside his parked vehicle, and then shoot him. Police said Diaz made a movement, which caused the officer to fire his weapon.
The Orlando Police Department released the body camera video from the July 3 shooting of Derek Diaz, a 26-year-old man, in downtown Orlando. Diaz's family said they were able to see the video early Wednesday, minutes before it was released to news reporters. They said they have more questions than answers after reviewing the video, specifically regarding what caused the officers to "aggressively' approach Diaz, who was inside his parked vehicle, and then shoot him. Police said Diaz made a movement, which caused the officer to fire his weapon.
Thieves steal meaningful item from woman
Two people stole a metal and wooden bench from a Deltona woman's back patio that was signed by her late husband's friends and loved ones
Two people stole a metal and wooden bench from a Deltona woman's back patio that was signed by her late husband's friends and loved ones
Burmese python nest found with 111 eggs
The largest active Burmese python nest ever found was just discovered
The largest active Burmese python nest ever found was just discovered
Presser: Police shoot woman armed with knives
Orlando police shot and killed a woman at an apartment complex Friday after she ran towards officers holding two knives, according to a police spokesperson. Police said they received a 911 call from the woman's boyfriend who stated his girlfriend was holding a knife and making threats to harm herself. Police began negotiation. During the negotiation, the woman came out of the apartment with two knives and ran toward two officers. Those officers shot her. The woman died.
Orlando police shot and killed a woman at an apartment complex Friday after she ran towards officers holding two knives, according to a police spokesperson. Police said they received a 911 call from the woman's boyfriend who stated his girlfriend was holding a knife and making threats to harm herself. Police began negotiation. During the negotiation, the woman came out of the apartment with two knives and ran toward two officers. Those officers shot her. The woman died.
Police bodycam released in Derek Diaz shooting
The Orlando Police Department has released the bodycam video in the deadly shooting of Derek Diaz. Diaz was shot by Orlando police officers during the early morning hours of July 3 in downtown Orlando. He died at the hospital. Police said Diaz was suspected of illegal drug activity and during the traffic stop allegedly made a movement. Officers thought it could have been a gun and shot Diaz. Diaz's family had demanded that Orlando police release the bodycam video. This video was produced by Orlando Police.
The Orlando Police Department has released the bodycam video in the deadly shooting of Derek Diaz. Diaz was shot by Orlando police officers during the early morning hours of July 3 in downtown Orlando. He died at the hospital. Police said Diaz was suspected of illegal drug activity and during the traffic stop allegedly made a movement. Officers thought it could have been a gun and shot Diaz. Diaz's family had demanded that Orlando police release the bodycam video. This video was produced by Orlando Police.
Manager plays piano for dying patient
A Florida Hospital Security Manager stops to play the piano for a patient in final hours
A Florida Hospital Security Manager stops to play the piano for a patient in final hours
Volusia County pulls $600K in arts funding
A heated debate over drag performances has led the Volusia County Council to pull thousands of dollars in cultural arts grants, leaving dozens of local arts organizations scrambling to cover their budgets.
A heated debate over drag performances has led the Volusia County Council to pull thousands of dollars in cultural arts grants, leaving dozens of local arts organizations scrambling to cover their budgets.
Brevard County native recounts horror of California wildfire
The man accused of starting one of California?s deadliest wildfires is scheduled to make a second federal court appearance on Thursday in Orlando. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was taken into custody on Wednesday. When the Palisades Fire tore through Southern California neighborhoods earlier this year, Julia Frohlich watched her community burn to the ground.
The man accused of starting one of California?s deadliest wildfires is scheduled to make a second federal court appearance on Thursday in Orlando. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was taken into custody on Wednesday. When the Palisades Fire tore through Southern California neighborhoods earlier this year, Julia Frohlich watched her community burn to the ground.
Man sues St. Cloud after K-9 bite during police encounter
A 71-year-old man has filed a lawsuit against the city of St. Cloud after being bitten by a police K-9 during a confrontation outside his home. New body camera footage from officers at the scene provides additional context to the encounter, showing both the bite and the aftermath.
A 71-year-old man has filed a lawsuit against the city of St. Cloud after being bitten by a police K-9 during a confrontation outside his home. New body camera footage from officers at the scene provides additional context to the encounter, showing both the bite and the aftermath.
Disney World ticket prices hit record highs amid rising costs
Visiting Walt Disney World just got more expensive. Disney has raised ticket and annual pass prices, with some reaching historic levels. One-day peak season tickets now top $200 for the first time, increasing to $209, while parking fees have risen from $30 to $35. Annual passes are also increasing in price, with hikes ranging from $20 to $80, depending on the type.
Visiting Walt Disney World just got more expensive. Disney has raised ticket and annual pass prices, with some reaching historic levels. One-day peak season tickets now top $200 for the first time, increasing to $209, while parking fees have risen from $30 to $35. Annual passes are also increasing in price, with hikes ranging from $20 to $80, depending on the type.